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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,995 and 85,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,995 and 85,779 is: 133,794.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,995 : 85,779 = 85,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,995/85,779 = 85,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,995x = 85,779 × 85,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,995x = 7,358,036,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,036,841/54,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,794.65

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